SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa Sr. for his outstanding
	success as an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry; and
	WHEREAS, Pancho Ochoa is the patriarch of a family that
	operates three successful restaurant chains with multiple
	locations on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border; he got his
	start more than 40 years ago by opening a small restaurant known
	as El Pollo Loco, which grew to include locations in Mexico and
	Los Angeles; and
	WHEREAS, After selling the Pollo Loco concept to the
	Denny's Corporation, he created Taco Palenque in Laredo in 1987,
	and the restaurant has expanded to include numerous successful
	franchises; in 2005, he further broadened the family's
	restaurant business by opening the Palenque Grill, which was so
	popular that the original location was forced to expand after
	only three weeks; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ochoa and his family have been successful in
	this highly competitive industry by maintaining high standards
	of food quality and consistency and by ensuring that each
	restaurant is managed by a unified team that provides exceptional
	customer service; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary restaurateur and entrepreneur, he
	has inspired countless others with his hard work and
	determination to succeed, and it is truly fitting that he receive
	special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa Sr. on his
	outstanding achievements and extend to him best wishes for
	continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 6, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate